
Memories made on an ‘unusual’ fishing trip
I got a call from a friend who spends a lot of time on the water year-round, offering to take us out fishing on a Sunday afternoon in January. A quick look at the weather

I got a call from a friend who spends a lot of time on the water year-round, offering to take us out fishing on a Sunday afternoon in January. A quick look at the weather

Channel catfish are one of the most highly sought-after fish in Illinois. They put up a good fight and make great table fare.
While naturally reproducing populations are often found in rivers and large

While black vultures normally feed on carrion, they may on occasion attack calves, lambs, piglets, and other newborn livestock.
The ‘unpleasant’ migratory bird is protected in Illinois, but agencies team up to offer special

According to DNR District Fisheries Biologist Rob Hilsabeck, a three-year effort to document population levels and size structures of fish in the Rock has found strong showings not only of walleyes, but of smallmouth bass

In a new study, University of Illinois researchers got into the minds of muskies to learn what personality traits make the fish more likely to strike. In the process, they learned valuable lessons that could

Illinois Outdoor News had the opportunity to have a quick chat with the newly-appointed Illinois Department of Natural Resources director, Natalie Finnie.
Director Finnie’s excitement, enthusiasm, and hopes for the agency’s future were

According to the agency’s annual Hunter Harvest Surveys, the state’s coyote population remains at a high level.

By Brian Mozey Staff Writer St. Paul — The North American Ice Fishing Circuit (NAIFC) has suspended its 2023 season, effective Jan. 18, according to the NAIFC Facebook page. The organization made the announcement via

While every state was encouraged to participate, Illinois was one of 32 states that provided data for the report, which revealed the cost of fighting CWD in 2021-22 ranged from a mere $8,000 in Oklahoma
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